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Make your own homemade record player

How to make your own homemade record player

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Make a metronome with a candle

How to make a metronome with a candle

Check out the wonders of science. Time, balance and tempo perfectly illustrated with by a lit candle.

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Play the plastic nose flute

How to play the plastic nose flute

It's hard to believe that something you play with your nose sounds so good. Though silly and strange, the nose flute has been around the music world for a while, with different variations in Hawaii, Africa ...

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Make music with candy

How to make music with candy

Bubble gum... who knew it would be good for something besides cavities. This so-called Bubblegum Sequencer is a marvel mix of candy and music, the next hip DJing tool -- move over iPod! But can you resist ...

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Make a trumpet mute from a Renuzit air freshener

How to make a trumpet mute from a Renuzit air freshener

Finally, a reason not to throw away those plastic air fresheners. Sure, you could recycle them and buy a real trumpet mute, but this Renuzit mute is great in two ways... it's cheaper than a normal mute and ...

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How to hold a cello bow correctly

Hold a cello bow correctly

Watch to learn the correct way to hold a cello bow. This is good for beginners because it requires no prior knowledge of cello or string ...more

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How to create a sound on the cello

Create a sound on the cello

Watch this instructional cello playing video to learn how to create a sound on the cello. The sound production is composed of the various ...more

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How to create long cello sounds

Create long cello sounds

Check out this instructional cello playing video to learn how to create legato, or long sounds, on the cello. One of the great challenges ...more

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How to create short cello notes

Create short cello notes

Check out this instructional cello playing video to learn how to create short cello notes. When creating a short note on the cello, divide ...more

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How to hold the cello in good posture

Hold the cello in good posture

Watch this instructional cello video to learn how to hold the cello in good posture. When sitting down to play the cello, you want to sit at ...more

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How to improve thumb position on the cello

Improve thumb position on the cello

Check out this instructional cello video to learn how to have perfect thumb position while playing the cello. Thumb position is involved ...more

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How to keep a loose bow hand on the cello

Keep a loose bow hand on the cello

Ensure smooth connections on your cello with a loose bow hand. This how-to video demonstrates how to utilize a loose bow hold on the cello ...more

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How to learn even finger spacing on the cello

Learn even finger spacing on the cello

Watch this instructional cello playing video to learn how to space your fingers evenly on the cello for the beginners. The second and third ...more

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How to learn right arm cello machanics

Learn right arm cello machanics

This instructional cello video explains the mechanics of the right arm when playing the cello. The right arm is what creates the sound on ...more

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How to learn the art of practice on the cello

Learn the art of practice on the cello

This instructional cello video explains the art of practice and how to effectively practice the cello in a musical way. It is important to ...more

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How to learn the basics of shifting on the cello

Learn the basics of shifting on the cello

This short instructional cello playing video explains a few basic techniques on how to shift on the cello. Shifting is the method in which ...more

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How to learn the positions of the left hand on the cello

Learn the positions of the left hand on the cello

This short instructional cello playing video shows you how to position ...more

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How to make smooth cello string crossings

Make smooth cello string crossings

In this instructional cello video, learn how to make smooth string crossings on the cello. When going from one string to another, you don't ...more

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How to play vibrato on the cello

Play vibrato on the cello

Watch this instructional cello playing video that explores the mechanics of playing the vibrato on the cello. The vibrato is an advanced ...more

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How to play vibrato on the cello

Play vibrato on the cello

This how to video gives you a description of cello vibrato technique by Jamie Fiste, Cello Professor from Central Michigan University. This ...more

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How to play pizzicato on the cello

Play pizzicato on the cello

In this video Diana Flesner talks and shows you how to play pizzicato on the cello. Pizzicato is basically plucking the strings.

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How to position your left hand properly on the cello

Position your left hand properly on the cello

Justin Cantor demonstrates proper left hand position on the Cello ...more

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How to produce a good tone on the cello

Produce a good tone on the cello

Justin Cantor discusses how to develop a good tone on the cello. Several techniques to get a range of sounds are discussed along with the ...more

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Curated 2 years ago by mkammers | Comments 0
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How to tune a cello

Tune a cello

This cello video shows you how to tune a cello with the help of Diana Flesner.

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How to adapt your violin technique for the cello

Adapt your violin technique for the cello

Wish your violin were bigger? This brief tutorial video describes basic left-hand cello technique for violinists. The key tips are as ...more

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How to care and maintain the cello bow

Care and maintain the cello bow

In this musical instrument video Diana Flesner shows you how to care and maintain the cello bow.

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How to do the squid exercise on the cello

Do the squid exercise on the cello

Learn how to exercise the bow hand with this cello tutorial. This exercise strengthens your bow hand and keep that right hand strong and ...more

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How to do basic bowing on the cello

Do basic bowing on the cello

Diana Flesner from the International School of Music shows you basic bowing on the cello.

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How to do left hand basics on the cello

Do left hand basics on the cello

Diana Flesner of the International School of Music teaches you the left hand basics on the cello.

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How to hand shift on the cello

Hand shift on the cello

This video is a demonstration of proper shifting technique on the cello. Learn the different hand shifting methods: The underhand and the ...more

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How to hold your cello bow

Hold your cello bow

Take a bow. This brief video tutorial demonstrates how to use your thumb and pointer finger to form a basic cello hold while familiarizing ...more

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How to know the proper sitting position for the cello

Know the proper sitting position for the cello

In this cello video Diana Flesner shows you the proper sitting ...more

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How to perform left hand exercises on the cello

Perform left hand exercises on the cello

This how to video focuses on left hand techniques for the cello. This exercise increases flexibility & strength in your cello playing. Watch ...more

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How to perform the slide stretch exercise on the cello

Perform the slide stretch exercise on the cello

Learn how to do the slide stretch exercise for the left hand with this ...more

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How to perform the spider hand exercise on a cello bow

Perform the spider hand exercise on a cello bow

Give your bow hand a workout! In this tutorial video, Erik Friedlander ...more

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How to play pizzicato notes on the cello

Play pizzicato notes on the cello

Learn how to play pizzicato on the cello with this tutorial. This lesson teaches you music theory basics. Watch this how to video and you ...more

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How to play the cello

Play the cello

If you are interested in playing the cello, check out our expert with these cello basics in this free music lesson video series on a ...more

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How to play the cello in concert

Play the cello in concert

This tutorial addresses some basics of playing the cello live. You'll hear different mics being used as well as a pickup. Watch this how to ...more

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How to play the cello with proper bow control

Play the cello with proper bow control

In this tutorial you will learn a deceptively simple exercise that will give you more control over your bow arm. The bow is where we create ...more

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How to play the wiper cello exercise

Play the wiper cello exercise

Learn how to do the wiper exercise on the cello with this tutorial. This exercise to help strengthen the right hand for cello playing. This ...more

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How to use your cello bow

Use your cello bow

This how to video shows an easy way to make sure you're gripping the bow properly when playing the cello. This technique makes playing the ...more

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How to warm up for an audition on the cello

Warm up for an audition on the cello

This tutorial teaches you how to warm up your cello playing for an audition. By working the "pulling" muscles of your left hand you will ...more

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How to have perfect thumb position on cello

Have perfect thumb position on cello

This video is a demonstration of how to develop the ability to play in thumb position on cello. Many practical tips are given for ...more

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How to prepare to use a cello bow

Prepare to use a cello bow

Diana Flesner shows you how to prepare to use the cello bow.

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How to teach cello vibrato to beginning cellists

Teach cello vibrato to beginning cellists

In this instructional clip, you'll learn how to most effectively teach the vibrato playing technique to novice cello players through use of ...more

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How to play the cello

Play the cello

Learn how to play the cello in this free online music lesson, including playing techniques, tuning, basic scales, bow and instrument care ...more

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Views 1,553

How to play the cello

Play the cello

In this series of videos, learn more about the cello from an expert cellist! Learn the basics such as how to hold the cello and identify the ...more

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